Nano-satellites (nanosats) are small satellites defined by mass – typically between 1 kg and 10 kg nanosats.eu. They are part of the broader “small satellite” family, which includes microsatellites (10–100 kg) and even smaller classes like picosatellites and femtosatellites nanosats.eu. Nano-satellites are tiny compared to conventional satellites (which often weigh hundreds or thousands of kilograms), yet they can perform useful missions in orbit. CubeSats are a specific type of nano-satellite defined not just by mass but by a standardized size and form factor. A CubeSat is built from one or more 10×10×10 cm cubic units (called “U” for Unit) mdpi.com.
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